Kelly Dahl
Arapaho & Roosevelt National Forests Pawnee Ng
Kelly Dahl Campground is located adjacent to the Peak-to-Peak Scenic Byway, near the historic mining towns of Nederland, Rollinsville, Central City and Black Hawk.
The campground offers 46 single-family sites that will accommodate tents, trailers or RVs. Campsites #1 through #20 are first-come, first-served. Each site is equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring with grill. There is a maximum of eight people per site. Vault toilets, drinking water, and trash collection are provided throughout the campground. Firewood is for sale in campground. The road through the campground is gravel/dirt.
A playground suitable for small children is located within the campground.
Notifications and Alerts
EXTRA VEHICLE FEES: One vehicle is included in your reservation. Any additional vehicles will be charged $8.00 per vehicle, per night and will be collected by the camp host.
Need to Know
RV water connections are not available. Utility hookups are not available.
- This is bear country! For bear and human safety, keep a clean campsite and do not place food or other attractants in your tent. For more information about visiting bear country, contact Colorado Parks and Wildlife at http://wildlife.state.co.us
- Click here for more information on the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forest
- Don't Move Firewood: Prevent the spread of tree-killing organisms by obtaining firewood at or near your destination and burning it on-site. For more information visit dontmovefirewood.org.
All campsites must be occupied within 26 hours of the beginning of the reservation. If not present the site will be rented by first come first serve basis.
EXTRA VEHICLE FEES: One vehicle is included in your reservation. Any additional vehicles will be charged $8.00 per vehicle per night and will be collected by the camphost. There is not a way to pay for extra vehicles when you make your reservation. One vehicle consists of one camper being towed by vehicle, or any other vehicle towed behind camper. One van or one truck with camper attached counts as one vehicle.
Fire Restrictions: Fire restrictions may be imposed at any time due to hot, dry weather conditions, at which time campfires and charcoal fires may not be allowed.
RVs, trailers or other vehicles must fit on the parking spur. Driving or parking off road is not permitted.
Pets must be on a hand-held leash at all times
Natural Features
The campground is situated among ponderosa pines, on a gentle slope, at an approximate elevation of 8,600 feet.
Due to the mountain pine beetle infestation and consequent hazardous tree removal, the campground offers little to no shade.
Nearby Attractions
The town of Nederland, which is four miles north of the campground, offers grocery and hardware stores, restaurants, gas, a post office, bank and Barker Reservoir.
Recreation
Although no formal trails exist in the campground, a few closed roads offer campers the opportunity to explore the surrounding area. West Magnolia and East Portal Trailheads offer trails within a short drive. The Rollins Pass Road (Moffat Road) and other off-road routes can be found in the vicinity.
The lakes across the highway are on private property and access is prohibited.
Contact Information
Mailing
9054 U.S Hwy 285 Morrison CO 80465
Phone Number
For campground inquiries, please call: 303-541-2500
Rental Options
Learn more about gear rental options for your trip
Driving Directions
From Denver, go north on Interstate 25 to US Highway 36 west to Boulder. Take Colorado Highway 119 (Canyon Boulevard) west for 22 miles to Nederland. Continue south for 4 miles to the campground.
Available Campsites
- Site 045, Loop KELL, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 028, Loop KELL, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 022, Loop KELL, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 036, Loop KELL, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 033, Loop KELL, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 031, Loop KELL, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 040, Loop KELL, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 025, Loop KELL, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 021, Loop KELL, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 035, Loop KELL, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 027, Loop KELL, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 043, Loop KELL, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 039, Loop KELL, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 041, Loop KELL, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 034, Loop KELL, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 030, Loop KELL, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 029, Loop KELL, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 032, Loop KELL, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 023, Loop KELL, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 044, Loop KELL, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 046, Loop KELL, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 042, Loop KELL, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 024, Loop KELL, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 026, Loop KELL, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 038, Loop KELL, Type Standard Nonelectric
